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*Money is like heat. It is generated by activitry and radiates away from its possessor. | |||
*The Earth is the caldron, the sea is the soup, the Sun is the fire and the Moon is the spoon that stirred life into existence. | |||
*Helpfulness Brings People Into Focus | |||
*When living things work well together, survival is the result. | |||
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aph·o·rism Dictionary result for aphorism /ˈafəˌrizəm/ noun noun: aphorism; plural noun: aphorisms
a pithy observation that contains a general truth, such as, “if it ain't broke, don't fix it.”.
"the old aphorism “the child is father to the man”"
synonyms: saying, maxim, axiom, adage, precept, epigram, epigraph, dictum, gnome, pearl of wisdom, proverb, saw, tag, motto; More
expression, phrase, formula;
rareapothegm
a concise statement of a scientific principle, typically by an ancient classical author.
"the opening sentence of the first aphorism of Hippocrates"
- Money is like heat. It is generated by activitry and radiates away from its possessor.
- The Earth is the caldron, the sea is the soup, the Sun is the fire and the Moon is the spoon that stirred life into existence.
- Helpfulness Brings People Into Focus
- When living things work well together, survival is the result.